# 2

Today is Carson's 2nd birthday. I can't believe it has been two years already that he became ours. I can can truthfully say that he has already hit his terrible twos. Sweet one moment and naughty the next. I guess that is the toddler years though. He is our cuddle bug though. This afternoon his biological aunt called to wish him a Happy Birthday. She is always so thoughtful, she never forgets to ask how the other children are doing or how David and I are doing. She said that Molly, Carson's birthmother, has bought a nail shop in Bryant. They are now on speaking terms again. Anna, Carson's aunt, says that Molly is doing well and that they talked about Carson last night and his birthday being today. She says she is slowly moving on. Anna told Molly about seeing him at Christmas and how happy he is and how he is thriving. She described what he looked like, chubby cheeks, smiles, and full of good health. We are so thankful. I know so many people who think I am crazy for maintaining a relationship with his birth family. But I cannot tear away from them. They are good people and I love having a relationship with them as well. They only wanted what was best for Carson even though it was the hardest things their family has ever endured, aside from their conditions in Vietnam. Anna says it is hard for her parents to talk about, but they know Carson is being well cared for and loved beyond belief, as Anna informs them. She said she went to Vietnam right after Christmas and stayed for 2 weeks. She took pictures and they all say that he looks like Molly. I am preparing myself for how I will react if I run into Molly while in town. Anna informed me that Molly has purchased, with their help, a nail shop in Bryant and will be moving here next month. She also said Molly is trying to do the same things because she knows it will be difficult to see us should we run into one another. Molly sends her love on Carson's birthday and everyday, Anna says.

MILESTONES AND MORE
1. Carson is running everywhere, climbing on everything.
2. He loves to eat most anything.
3. His favorite drink is milk : )
4. He loves snuggling in bed with mommy in the mornings.
5. He loves to watch movies with his siblings. All snuggled on the couch.
6. He wears a size 6.5 shoe
7. He is learning to assist brushing his teeth.
8. Loves to play hide n seek with his daddy and siblings.
9. He is not a fan of taking naps right now...but mama still wins the battle.
10. He has started trying to pray with us when we do bedtime prayers...so cute.
11. Loves to sing at church.
12. His favorite toys are the Schluck Animals.
13. His first word was mama.
14. The mosquitoes eat him alive.
15. Cutest little chunk a monk ever!

We took him to Wendy's for lunch, one of his favorite foods, chicken nuggets. We will be having his birthday party next weekend after Nana and Papa are home from their vacation. We are planning on an outside party at the park. I can't think of a better place with this beautiful weather.

Olivia is outside cooking supper with weeds, grass, and leaves. The leaves are her plates, the grass is spaghetti. Oh, and we can't forget the pine needles are suckers. And an appetizer is sea weed. Ah, the imagination of a 5 year old who is so happy to be outside. She is acting like she is a chef.